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Vatican reveals some of the final words Pope Francis said before his death
Pope Francis' gesture of thanks to his longtime nurse were among his last words before his death on April 21, the Vatican said. The head of the Catholic Church told some of his last words to ...
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...
20 Inspirational Quotes From Pope Francis That People Will Remember for a Very Long Time
No. 17: ‘Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!’ ...
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The Final Hours of Pope Francis: ‘Thank You for Bringing Me Back to the Square’
In the hours following his death, many Catholics reflected on the words in his final Easter urbi et orbi blessing, which had ...
Detroit archbishop, Michigan Catholics share sorrow, prayers at death of Pope Francis
Catholics from across Michigan have shared prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.
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Why Jorge Mario Bergolio chose Francis as his papal name
St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? Why did the Pope chose to go by his name?
Pope Francis honors St. Francis of Assisi's legacy of peace, poverty, and respect for creation in Assisi, Italy.